Fight Loneliness Canada

03/07/2026

Hello friends and supporters,

We’re looking for passionate people to join us in the fight against loneliness and social isolation in Canada. Right now, we need help on the financial side of our work.

If you have experience or interest in:

Managing fundraising campaigns like GoFundMe or other initiatives

Writing grant applications

Reaching out to potential donors or corporate partners

Co-organizing and co-hosting fundraising campaigns

…then we would love to hear from you.

Your contribution could make a real difference in keeping our programs running ConvoSpark cards, EngageWare, TalkLoop phone line, meetup features, and other initiatives that bring people together completely free for those who need them.

No matter your experience, if you’re passionate about social connection and human wellbeing, your skills can help us grow and reach more people across Canada.

If you’re interested, please reply to this post or send me a message. Let’s work together to make real impact and support those who feel isolated or alone.

Thank you for considering joining our mission. Every hand and every skill counts.

03/07/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Hello friends and supporters,

We have launched a 𝗚𝗼𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗠𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 to support our mission of 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

We are building tools and initiatives that help people start conversations, meet others, and strengthen human connection and social health.

So far, we have been offering several initiatives 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲, including:

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 – conversation cards designed to help people break the ice and connect
convospark.ca

𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽 – a phone line where people who feel lonely can call and have a real conversation
talkloop.org

𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 – helping people organize gatherings and meet others in their communities

𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 – tools designed to encourage interaction and human connection

You can also learn more about the overall mission here:
fightloneliness.ca

All of these initiatives are currently being supported with our own limited resources. We are a new organization and we are actively applying for 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 to sustain and grow these projects.

However, while we wait for those applications to be reviewed and continue searching for long-term partners, we are asking for the help of our community.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 $𝟱 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, helping someone who feels isolated find a moment of connection.

Every contribution helps us continue building tools and programs that bring people together.

If you are not able to contribute financially, you can still help in a powerful way by 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻. The more people who see it, the more likely it is to reach someone who has the ability to support the cause.

Looking ahead, we also plan to create a 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 where people can come together in person.

A welcoming environment where people can meet, talk, and connect naturally. A place with board games, card games, music, art, and a comfortable lounge where people can simply spend time together. A place designed for human connection and social health.

Projects like this require resources, and that is why your support matters.

𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻.

If you can give, please consider contributing to our 𝗚𝗼𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗠𝗲.

If you cannot give, please 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁 so that more people can discover this mission.

Thank you for supporting this work and for helping build a future where fewer people have to feel alone.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝗼𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗠𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲:
https://gofund.me/51e6443e2

No one should feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation… Nezerwa Fils needs your support for Help Us Fight Loneliness And Build Real Human Connection.

03/07/2026

𝗔 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺

Recently, our page experienced a security issue where a few individuals spammed our posts with inappropriate comments and reactions. The matter was reported to Facebook and has now been handled.

Thank you to everyone who remained patient and continued supporting us during that time. Your understanding truly means a lot.

Moving forward, our page is now restricted to audiences in Canada and the United States, as our organization currently focuses its work in these regions.

We appreciate everyone who believes in this mission.

Let’s continue building this community together.
Let’s stay connected.
Let’s continue advocating for social health and human connection.

And most importantly, let’s continue working together to fight social isolation and loneliness in Canada.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

03/06/2026

Today’s Challenge: Compliment a Stranger

A simple compliment can change someone’s day more than you think.

Tell someone you like their style.
Appreciate their work.
Say something kind.

Small moments of kindness can break barriers and start conversations.

Today, try it.
Compliment a stranger. 💬

You never know who might need to hear something positive today.

03/05/2026

Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

Fighting loneliness and social isolation takes effort.

Sometimes I see people on Reddit or Nextdoor asking where they can meet people their age or make new friends. Often people suggest places like bars, clubs, or events. Those are good suggestions.

But simply going to those places does not automatically mean you will connect with people.

Connection requires effort.

You have to be willing to step a little outside your comfort zone.

In reality, opportunities to connect are everywhere in our daily lives.

The person sitting next to you on the bus.
The person shopping beside you at the grocery store.
The person waiting in line with you.

Sometimes a simple “Hi” can start a conversation.

We often wait for the “perfect place” to meet people, but connection does not only happen in special places. It can happen anywhere.

But it requires one thing from us: initiative.

If we want to fight loneliness and social isolation, we must be willing to take small steps, start small conversations, and go a little out of our way to connect with others.

Because meaningful connections rarely happen magically.

They happen when we make the effort.

03/04/2026

Some of the loneliness we feel doesn’t come from being alone.
It comes from feeling stuck.

Same routine.
Same thoughts.
Same version of yourself every day.

And deep down, you know you’re meant for more.

Striving to be a better person is not about being perfect.
It’s about movement.

Small things:

waking up with intention

taking care of your body

learning something new

speaking to someone instead of staying quiet

doing what you said you would do

Growth changes how you feel about yourself.
And when that changes, everything else starts to shift too.

You carry yourself differently.
You show up differently.
You connect differently.

And suddenly… you’re not as alone as you thought.

Because you’re no longer waiting for life to happen to you.
You’re becoming someone who steps into it.

Start small. Stay consistent.
Become someone you’re proud of.

That alone can change everything.

02/23/2026

We’re building something real. And we can’t do it alone.

If you’ve been watching what we’re doing and thinking,
“I wish I could be part of this…”
This is your moment.

We’re looking for people who actually care.
People who are tired of seeing loneliness everywhere and doing nothing about it.

This isn’t just volunteering.
This is building something that can genuinely change lives.

Right now, we need people with different skills:

Outreach & community engagement

Social media & content creation

Event planning

Tech / product development

Partnerships & relationship building

Fundraising, crowdfunding & grant writing

And also general volunteers who just want to help however they can

Because truth is… passion alone isn’t enough.
To grow this movement, we need people who understand how to bring in resources, secure funding, and help us scale.

We’re still early.
No big corporate sponsors yet.
Just people… building for people.

So if you’ve got time, skills, ideas — or just the heart for this mission — we want you.

Send us a message.
We’ll bring everyone together in a group (WhatsApp/Messenger), align, and start moving with intention.

This is how movements grow.
Not from one person… but from people who decide to show up.

Let’s build something that actually brings people closer again 🤝

02/23/2026

Volunteering does something most people don’t expect.

It doesn’t just help others
it helps you too.

We often talk about loneliness like it’s something you fix by “finding people” or “making friends.”
But sometimes, the fastest way out of loneliness…
is to show up for someone else.

The other day, I was volunteering at a food bank.

There was an older woman who came in with a young child.
She was there to receive food.

But then she asked a simple question
“Can I help serve?”

And something shifted.

You could literally see it.

From someone coming in needing support
to someone giving it.

Her energy changed.
Her posture changed.
Her smile… completely different.
A moment she will never forget in her life.

She wasn’t just receiving anymore
she was part of something.

That moment said everything.

Loneliness isn’t always about being alone.
Sometimes it’s about feeling like you don’t matter
like you have nothing to give
like you’re not part of anything.

Volunteering breaks that.

It gives you a place.
A role.
A reason to show up.

You don’t need to be perfect.
You don’t need to have everything figured out.
You just need to be present.

And in that presence
connection happens naturally.

Not forced.
Not awkward.
Real.

You start talking to people.
You share small moments.
You laugh.
You feel useful.

And slowly
that feeling of isolation starts to loosen its grip.

That’s why volunteering is powerful.

Not just because it helps communities
but because it rebuilds connection from the inside out.

If you’ve been feeling disconnected lately
don’t just wait for connection to come to you.

Go where it lives.

Show up.
Help out.
Be part of something.

You might walk in thinking you’re giving your time

and walk out realizing
you received something you didn’t even know you needed.

02/21/2026

𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙄𝙎 𝘼 𝙈𝙄𝙇𝙀𝙎𝙏𝙊𝙉𝙀.

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙑𝙊𝙎𝙋𝘼𝙍𝙆 𝘾𝘼𝙍𝘿𝙎 𝘼𝙍𝙀 𝙊𝙁𝙁𝙄𝘾𝙄𝘼𝙇𝙇𝙔 𝙊𝙐𝙏.

We’re not just talking about loneliness anymore.
We’re building real tools to fight it. In the real world.

Here’s how the cards actually work:

Each card comes with a challenge or prompt
→ something simple like: start a conversation, compliment a stranger, sit and talk with someone new

You do the challenge

Then you scan the card
→ and log your interaction

You can:
• Share what happened
• Post a photo or video
• Reflect on the moment
• See who had the card before you

Every card has a journey.

You can literally track:
→ how many times it’s been passed
→ where it’s been
→ how far it’s gone (ex: 20/100 connections)

Then you pass it on to someone else.

And the chain continues.

Strangers become moments.
Moments become stories.
Stories become connection.

This is how we turn something small… into something powerful.

No pressure. No awkward systems.
Just a simple way to make connection happen again.

This is exactly what our mission is about:
making connection easier, more natural, and part of everyday life.

We need your help to scale this.

Right now, everything is self-funded.
If we want these cards across cities, campuses, cafés, parks… everywhere
we need people behind it.

Here’s how you can help:

• Donate:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-help-combat-the-loneliness-and-social-isolation-epidemic-in-canada

• Support monthly:
buymeacoffee.com/onlinecountry

Even a small amount helps us print more cards and grow this movement.

• Want to start the chain?
DM us and we’ll ship you cards so you can start in your city.

• Become a community ambassador
We need people in EVERY city to distribute cards and spark real-world connection.

• Business owners:
Sponsor a batch of cards ($500 for 100 cards)

You get:
• Your logo, name, and website on the cards
• Your own custom design
• Your own message / challenge

You’re not just promoting your business.
You’re helping create real human connection in your community.

02/21/2026

Facts vs assumptions.

Most of the pain we feel doesn’t come from reality.
It comes from the stories we create in our heads.

“They didn’t reply… they must not like me.”
“They looked at me weird… I must be awkward.”
“They didn’t invite me… I’m not important.”

But those are not facts.
They are assumptions.

The truth is: People are busy.
People are dealing with their own struggles.
People forget.
People overthink too.

One unanswered message doesn’t define your worth.
One moment doesn’t define your value.

Assumptions isolate.
Facts ground you.

Before you withdraw, before you overthink, before you feel rejected…

Ask yourself:
“Do I know this for a fact?”

Because most of the time… you don’t.

And that small shift can save you from unnecessary loneliness.

Please visit our page click learn more to donate and support the work we are doing. Thanks!!

02/20/2026

𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙉𝙚𝙬.
𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙒𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙔𝙤𝙪.

Loneliness is not loud.

It doesn’t protest.
It doesn’t trend.
It doesn’t break news headlines.

It sits quietly in bedrooms.
In dorm rooms.
In high school hallways.
In retirement homes.
In crowded cities where no one talks to each other.

And it’s growing.

Canada is facing a loneliness and social isolation epidemic and most people are silently carrying it alone.

We decided not to wait for someone else to fix it.

We built Fight Loneliness Canada.

Not just awareness posts.
Not just hashtags.

Real tools:

• Phone call (Voice to Voice) based human connection (TalkLoop.org)
• Real world meetups (ConvoSpark.ca)
• Physical connection cards
• Conversation inviting clothing
• Reflection challenges
• Community engagement tools

But here’s the truth:

We are still new.

We don’t have corporate sponsors.
We don’t have big institutional funding.

Right now, we are powered by the people — for the people.

And that’s where you come in.

What Your Donation Actually Does

Your contribution isn’t symbolic. It’s practical.

It helps us:

• Keep our platforms running
• Improve safety and accessibility features
• Print and distribute Keep It Moving Cards
• Launch high school outreach programs
• Speak in colleges and universities
• Partner with senior living residences and long term care homes
• Organize real world community meetups
• Train volunteers
• Expand nationally

We want to walk into:

High schools where students feel invisible.
University campuses where thousands feel alone in a crowd.
Senior residences where isolation quietly steals years.

And say:
“You are not alone. And we’re building something for you.”

But we can’t do that without resources.

Why Monthly Support Matters Most

One time donations help.

Monthly donations build movements.

When you give monthly, even a small amount:

You give us stability.
You help us plan outreach programs.
You allow us to scale responsibly.
You become part of the foundation not just a moment.

We are not backed by corporations.

We are backed by conviction.

And hopefully, by you.

If You’ve Ever Felt Lonely…

If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt like you didn’t belong.

If you’ve ever wished someone would just start the conversation.

If you’ve ever wanted connection to be easier.

Then you already understand why this matters.

You’re not just donating to a project.

You’re investing in a culture shift.

From isolation
to interaction.

From silence
to conversation.

From “me”
to “we.”

Support Through Zeffy (Direct Impact)

Donate here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-help-combat-the-loneliness-and-social-isolation-epidemic-in-canada

Zeffy ensures your contribution goes directly to the mission.

Or Support Through Buy Me a Connection

Become part of the community:
buymeacoffee.com/onlinecountry

This helps fund ongoing development, printing, outreach travel, and community tools.

We’re early.

We’re building.

And we’re serious.

If you believe Canada deserves stronger communities, more human connection, and fewer people suffering in silence

Stand with us.

Powered by the people.
For the people.

Let’s fight loneliness — together. 🇨🇦